Sul Ross grad student designated wildlife society fellow

Sul Ross graduate student Misty Sumner, shown here in a mule deer research project, was recently named a Wildlife Society Fellow by the national organization during its annual conference in Monterey, Calif. Sumner is a wildlife biologist for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

ALPINE Sul Ross State University graduate student Misty Sumner of Kent was recently named a Wildlife Society Fellow by the national organization during its annual conference in Monterey, Calif.

The Wildlife Society Fellows Program recognizes members who have distinguished themselves through exceptional service to their profession. Fellow appointments are for life.

Sumner, who is a wildlife biologist for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, was nominated by Steve Demarais of the Mississippi State University Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Demarais’ nomination praised Sumner’s commitment to the promotion of wildlife management and education. The nomination noted that she used annual leave and paid her own expenses to maintain professional involvement in Texas Wildlife Society (TWS) activities, chapter meetings and as an instructor in the annual Wildlife Camp.

“She is committed to promoting TWS programs and especially student involvement,” Demairais’ nomination stated. “Her involvement in the Texas Chapter’s Wildlife Camp has helped promote conservation among hundreds of high school students.”

“Misty ... is the epitome of active members that creatively engage and contribute significantly to our profession,” the nomination continued.

Sumner, who is completing her Master’s degree at Sul Ross, is presently conducting research on mature mule deer bucks on the Jobe Ranch near Kent.